Word
barman
Phoneticsbar·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbɑɹmən/
UK/bˈɑːmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who works behind a bar, serving drinks to customers. This is the traditional name for someone who mixes cocktails or pours beer.
n. a male employee of a bar or restaurant who prepares and serves alcoholic beverages. While historically standard, the term is increasingly replaced by 'barista' in some contexts, though it remains common in the hospitality industry.
Examples
“The barman mixed a fresh cocktail for the customer.”
“After the dinner rush, the barman stayed late to clean the glasses and prepare for the weekend.”
“A skilled barman must possess not only a deep knowledge of spirits but also the ability to engage in light conversation while maintaining a steady pace during peak hours.”
Examples
simple
“The barman mixed a fresh cocktail for the customer.”
contextual
“After the dinner rush, the barman stayed late to clean the glasses and prepare for the weekend.”
complex
“A skilled barman must possess not only a deep knowledge of spirits but also the ability to engage in light conversation while maintaining a steady pace during peak hours.”
Etymology
From bar + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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